Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets lower as tech stocks stumble
Most markets in Asia were lower on Friday, with tech shares in the region taking their cues from their Wall Street peers, as traders in most countries brushed off solid manufacturing data from China.
China June manufacturing sector PMI defies forecasts for dip
The results of a Chinese government survey pointed to a sharp pick-up in manufacturing sector activity and robust economic growth in June, but some economists were sceptical.
Asia report: Markets ahead as traders digest central bank signals
Markets in Asia were higher across the board on Thursday, with a strong finish on Wall Street overnight giving the region reason to rise, as traders continued to digest a week of key central bank signals.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower after red Tuesday on Wall Street
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Wednesday, taking their cues from the red finishes on Wall Street overnight.
Numis stays at 'add' on Northgate with 600p target price
Analysts at Numis stuck to their 'add' recommendation and 600. 0p target price for shares of Northgate.
Asia report: Markets mixed as traders watch for central bank signals
Asian markets finished mixed on Tuesday, with traders keeping their wallets in their back pockets ahead of a slew of key central bank signals.
China is steady, we are capable of achieving main targets says Premier
China, the world's second largest economy, is capable of achieving its full-year growth target and controlling systematic risks despite challenges,announced Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China.
Asia report: Markets higher as oil price rises, Takata goes over brink
Markets in Asia were higher by end-of-play on Monday, with oil price gains putting some wind up the region’s freckle, while Takata filed for bankruptcy as had been widely rumoured in the previous week.
Turkish troops head to Qatar as diplomatic row deepens
Qatar is reportedly set to welcome up to 1,000 Turkish troops as the diplomatic row engulfing the state worsens.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China looks to crack down on banks
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Friday, with traders growing concerned over reports that banking regulators in China were looking to quiz banks over their offshore asset investments.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid oil price concerns
Markets in Asia were mixed on Thursday, with steadily declining oil prices giving traders a reason to pause.
Asia report: Markets slip after MSCI China inclusion
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Wednesday, after confirmation from MSCI that mainland China shares would be included in its emerging markets index on a gradual basis.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of MSCI China decision, Aussie banks fall
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Tuesday, with many traders keeping their wallets firmly closed ahead of the decision from MSCI on whether to include mainland China stocks.
Oilex announces receipt of cash calls worth $1.41m gross
Oilex, the oil and gas exploration and production company announced Monday "material progress" having received outstanding cash calls of approximately $1. 41m gross owed to the Cambay and Bhandut production sharing contracts (PSCs).
Citi cuts iron ore price forecasts
Analysts at Citi lowered their forecasts for the price of iron ore over the next twelve months, telling clients that lower prices were needed in order for the market to re-balance and in anticipation of waning Chinese growth.
Asia report: Markets higher ahead of Brexit talks
Markets in Asia finished higher on Monday, as markets prepared for the Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the so-called ‘EU27’, while a terrorist attack outside a London mosque left one person dead.
Japanese seasonally adjusted trade surplus slips in May
Japanese exports and imports failed to rebound in May, suggesting that foreign demand acted as a drag on the broader economy during the second quarter, but some economists were nevertheless optimistic.
Asia report: Most markets higher as BoJ stands pat
Most markets in Asia were marginally higher on Friday, with investors keeping an eye on the tech slide in New York as the Bank of Japan stood pat on policy.
Reliance Industries, BP progress on developing gas fields offshore India
BP and Reliance Industries announced they were taking the next step to develop the massive natural gas fields offshore eastern India.
Asia report: Fed rate hike, Toshiba circus sends markets mostly lower
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Thursday, as the region’s traders were the first globally to react to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates for the second time so far this year.